Maricris Lagorza Pilande has over 15 years of experience in restaurant and food service management. She currently works as the District Manager for Coco Brooks Inc. in Calgary, Alberta, where she is responsible for monitoring budgets, staff hiring and training, food quality standards, and inventory. Previously, she held several managerial roles in Philippines-based restaurant chains Chowking and First Rate Enterprises, with responsibilities including operations, staff management, sales, and financial reporting. Pilande holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Centro Escolar University in Manila.